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Helping farmers in need through fashion

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10 years ago

July 2, 2015

farmerfashion A LADIES fashion show in Haverfordwest raised more than £1,000 for farmers in need.
The Pembrokeshire Ladies Committee of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) held the show at The Boutique 1625 at Hotel Mariners. The event was a sell-out with home baked cakes on offer to tempt guests, along with the latest fashions. A raffle helped boost profits on the day to £1,067.
The Pembrokeshire Ladies Committee is organising another fundraising event for R.A.B.I on Sunday July 5 – a strawberry tea at Llys Meddyg, Newport (2:30pm). It’s sure to be as popular as the fashion show, so get your tickets fast while they are available.
Tickets for the strawberry tea cost £12.50 and include a glass of Pimm’s, strawberries and some sumptuous jam and cream scones.
R.A.B.I is a welfare charity which helps farmers and farmworkers of all ages, giving out grants of around £2m each year. In 2014, R.A.B.I staff helped people claim around £379,000 in state benefits and more than £297,000 was paid out to working farmers. Much of the funding comes from public donations, events arranged by county committees and support from businesses and community groups. Last year, R.A.B.I gave out more than £23,000 in Pembrokeshire alone.
R.A.B.I regional manager for Wales, Linda Jones, said: “Farming is a great industry but not everyone can take advantage of the opportunities available and that’s where R.A.B.I can help. We’re proud of the support we can offer and look forward to the strawberry tea at Llys Meddyg.”

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Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

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Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.